stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The logistics player is using HappyRobot’s technology to autonomously handle phone calls, email and other communications with partners and internal stakeholders. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025

Take the time up front to crystallize the problem and expected ROI with all stakeholders right off the bat. —Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025

Wilson said the Phoenix City Council will debate the issue in public meetings, and the city’s drought management plan allows for the creation of a stakeholder group representing different Phoenix communities to guide the city’s policies when dealing with shortages. —Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025

Hawes said Greenfield has been involved in the planning process as a stakeholder, and that city officials have participated in discussions. —Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking